Beginning The Biglaw Lateral Process: A Guide For Associates
The current Biglaw lateral market is overwhelming. Consider these factors, and a quality recruiter will view each as an opportunity to maximize the likelihood of attractive offers.
Want To Be A Legal Recruiter? Lateral Link Is Hiring!
Maybe you’ve spoken with a Lateral Link recruiter as a potential candidate for lateral roles. But have you considered becoming a Lateral Link recruiter yourself?
First Draft To Final: How To Use AI To Accelerate Legal Drafting Workflows
Discover how LexisNexis Protégé™ transforms legal drafting into a strategic collaboration between lawyers and AI—enhancing quality, speed, and defensibility.
Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: A New Legal Industry Podcast
Are you a lawyer? Someone who hires lawyers? Do you care about the latest trends in Biglaw? Lateral Link has a new podcast for you.
Don’t Let Rumors Guide Your Lateral Job Search
As you surely know by now, the lateral market has been exceptionally hot in 2021. But one side effect of the rapidly shifting market has been a cascade of misleading rumors.
Think Fall Is A Bad Time To Make A Lateral Move? Think Again.
Read on to hear why — contrary to popular belief — fall is a great time to lateral.
Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
You’ve obviously achieved a lot in your career already. You’ve honed your legal skills and become a trusted advisor to your clients. You’ve generated business for your firm, mentored associates, and contributed to the broader legal community. But are you happy?
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
Why You Should Build A Relationship With A Recruiter Now
If in the future you find yourself ready to lateral, you will be well advised to consult a skilled and trustworthy recruiter. Do you know who you’ll call?
Parents In Law Firms: Taking Stock Of Pandemic Burdens And Retention Risks
Being a parent in Biglaw has always had its challenges, but we saw these challenges rise to new heights during the pandemic, especially for women.
Biglaw Associate Salaries And Cost Of Living: An Imperfect Correlation
With Biglaw offices reopening and office attendance soon to be expected at most firms (at least for part of the week), many associates are contemplating their post-pandemic Biglaw futures and considering their options.
A Changing London Landscape for U.S. JDs
Why the shift, and what role did Brexit play?
USCIS shift to electronic payments: What immigration firms need to know
As of October 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires electronic payments for filing fees. Learn key updates, exemptions, and how firms can prepare.
Looking For A Better Way To Recruit Legal Talent? Just Hire An Esquire
Hire An Esquire created a simple, yet highly sophisticated SaaS platform that’s revolutionizing the world of legal hiring.
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A GC At A Football Factory?
Even the lawyers better care about football if they work in the SEC.
4 Things That Small Firms Need To Change When It Comes To Hiring Talent
In the world of small law, hiring is somewhat of a crapshoot.
Welcome To Lateral Season
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Recruiting And Hiring Basics Every Law Firm Should Know About
Attracting the type of talent that will help your law firm thrive and grow requires a mastery of recruiting and hiring basics...